1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 144 L |